Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021
216. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the specific initiatives for which his Department has provided An Taisce with funding in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26390/21]
View answerMy Department provides An Taisce with funding for a variety of initiatives, including the National Spring Clean; Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL); the National Litter League; and the Green Schools Programme. A total of €675,474 was provided in 2020 in respect of a range of such environmental activities and public awareness initiatives. The estimated allocation for 2021 is in line with the 2020 allocation of €675,000. Final details on payments in 2021 will not be available until the end of the year.
An Taisce is a non-governmental organisation active in the areas of the environment and built heritage in Ireland. The following link to the website of the organisation may be helpful to the Deputy: https://www.antaisce.org/
